Sunday’s action at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis — in which defensive linemen and linebacker strutted their stuff – can be summed up in just two simple words. Vic and Beasley. The former Clemson defensive end became the ultimate workout warrior by earning “top performer” status in every event in which he participated. Already projected as a first-round draft pick, Beasley showed speed by clocking a 4.53 in the 40-yard dash. He showed his strength, which was an issue… Read More »

Fifty-seven players from the ACC and three from East Carolina have been invited to participate in the NFL’s annual Scouting Combine, to be held in Indianapolis from Feb. 17-23 — including four from Duke, two from N.C. State — including Wilmington native Wil Baumann — and one from Wake Forest. … Read More »

On a day in which defenses and kickers took center stage, Miami’s Anthony Chickillo and N.C. State’s Niklas Sade were two of the top performers among ACC players at the East-West Shrine Game and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl on Saturday,… Read More »

Although the games themselves are a big deal to those selected to play, the week of NFL-formatted practices leading up to them are even more important. It is there that the players, especially those without early-round projections, have the opportunity to improve their draft stock by showing off their abilities in front of the horde of scouts and general managers in attendance.… Read More »

The College Football Performance Awards has announced the first three of its watch lists for the upcoming 2014 season, with numerous ACC players earning recognition on the defensive side of the ball.… Read More »

Florida State teammates Brandon Jenkins and Bjoern Werner, along with UNC’s Kareem Martin, are among the eight ACC defensive ends mentioned by the Ted Hendricks Award as the nation’s best at their position.… Read More »